Install PowerPac 7.X (Network Install)

Instructions

Download the most recent installation of the PowerPac Version from the following link.

http://www.spearhead.com.au/products/downloads/powerpac-download

Download PowerPac Version 7.x.x (not the evaluation version)

Password: Provided Separately 

Server Install

1. Run the PowerPac installation file
2. Install to a local path on the server (C:/Program Files/Spearhead Software/PowerPac7)
3. Select Server on the Select Components Screen
4. Now select the folder path where the License is to be Held (See sharing instructions Below)
5. Once installed to server run PowerPac and the first time License window will appear
   If the first time window does not appear click on the License Icon (The Lock)
6. Select the method of licensing used. Please contact support if you are not sure
   1. PC License: copy & paste your Code to authorise@spearhead.com.au (specifying this is a Network License)
   2. Online Licence: This is currently being phased out
      
   3. MySpearhead: Online cloud licensing.
7. To Authorise, copy & paste your Site Code and send to authorise@spearhead.com.au (specifying this is a Network License)
8. Further Authorisation details can be found here--->  Authorising Software
9. Please email support at support@spearhead.com.au if any assistance is required

Workstation Install

1. Make sure PowerPac is installed and Authorised on the Server before running installation
2. Use the same installer as used in the Server Installation
3. Run the PowerPac installation file and select the install path to your local machine
4. Select Workstation from the Select Components screen
5. Select the path where the PowerPac License is held (See sharing instructions below)
6. Run PowerPac 7 from the desktop icon or the Windows Menu
7. PowerPac will pick up license from the server license folder
   If software shows as unauthorised please check our troubleshoot licence connection guide
8. Please email support at support@spearhead.com.au if any assistance is required

Sharing your Licence Folder

1. Right click on the licence folder (Set earlier in the Server Installation)
2. Open Properties
3. Navigate to the Sharing Tab
4. Click Share
5. Either add PowerPac users to a User Group on your Domain, Add them manually or add the 'Everyone' group
6. Permission Level needs to be Read/Write
7. Click Share
8. Close the Sharing Wizard when windows confirms you have shared the folder
9. You will see your Network Path on the sharing tab of the folder Properties (example:\\Server\PowerPac Licence)
10. Navigate to the Security tab and click on the group or user you added in Step 5.
11. Make sure Full Control is given to that User or Group
12. If Full Control is not granted, Click Edit and Select the Full Control Tick Box for the relevant User or Group